Hypoglycemia

The cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus are on the rise, especially in the elderly population in the U.S. According to a study conducted by Centers for Disease Control (2017), about 25.2% of American age 65 years and older have diabetes out of the total population of 30.3 million Americans with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and this incidence is more common among some ethnic groups than the other. Due to many complications associated with this disorder, many factors such as lifestyle, societal factors…

Overview A pituitary adenoma is a benign growth that occurs in the pituitary gland. Sometimes when the pituitary gland becomes covered with tumor-like growths it begins to secrete an excess of hormones. Though mostly benign, these tumors can still cause problems throughout the body. Definition & Facts The pituitary gland is located below the brain and above the nasal passages. This gland belongs to a system known as the endocrine system that includes the pancreatic gland, adrenal gland,…

The Artificial Pancreas Every year there are 30,000 new cases of type 1 diabetes. Almost all of these new cases are in the children category. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease (Rubin, 2009) caused by the pancreas creating little to no insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches, and other foods into energy(http://www.diabetes.org, 2014). Most people that are diagnosed with this are either children or young adults(http://www.diabetes.org, 2014). Type 1 diabetes doesn’t occur…

Introduction: Ketogenic diet contains high fats, adequate amount of proteins and low concentration of carbohydrates. It produces ketones in the body which are used as an energy source. It is called ketogenic food as it produces ketones bodies (ketosis). Normally glucose molecule is used as a fuel for energy production but ketogenic food have large amount of fats in it so liver converts fats into fatty acid and ketone bodies. Ketone molecules energy…

Title: Discover The Essential Equipment To Monitor Diabetes Meta: An article to help diabetics find essential equipment to monitor diabetes and avoid blindness, nerve damage and amputation. Technological advances have made the essential equipment to monitor diabetes easier to use with greater accuracy. Discover Essential Equipment To Monitor Diabetes A diabetes test can measure glucose, acetone and ketones. You can find supplies for each test. The Glucometer You may already know that…

socio-economic status, education, support, exercise and rehabilitation. Teach the patient to keep blood glucose level as close to normal as possible. Frequency and timing of self maintaining should be continued on the needs and goals of the individual. Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia states should be…

to check my blood glucose to make sure that my blood glucose level is within normal range. Otherwise, I might have to eat some carbohydrate, take medication or inject insulin so that everything is returned to baseline. Sometime I may experience hypoglycemia while I am doing exercise or after I take my mediations so I should carry sugar tablets or candies to stabilize my blood sugar. My doctor also told me that I should not fast because of my disease since my body constantly needs sugar in the…

Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that can become fatal. It is characterized by a preoccupation with food to the point of starvation, weight loss, and a disturbance in a person’s body image. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-V) lists diagnostic criteria as the following: “restriction of energy intake relative to requirement, leading to a significantly low body weight”; “intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, or…

potency. This can lead to liver complications, slower cognitive abilities, and decreased functionality of hormone receptors. On top of that, when combined with alcohol, energy drinks can cause new problems in the body. The combination can lead to hypoglycemia, with the side effects ranging from dizziness and clumsiness, to rapid heart beat, and even to brain damage,. Also, those athletes who drink energy drinks and alcohol can permanently suffer from neurotransmitter imbalances, which can…

When I need information, the first place I go to is a website. Websites provide a quick and easy access to the information I need. But for what purpose does the website exist? What is the main objective of the website? Websites serve different purposes depending on who the audience will be. In technical communication, Gurak & Lannon states there are two types of audiences, the primary and secondary. Primary audiences are the main audience who the writer is targeting. Secondary audiences are…